JonEJet Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 remains a Jet....I think securing BT means the Jets won't reach for an OLB in the draft in the 1st round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.Chowds Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Thomas remains longest-tenured player on roster. Drafted by Jets out of UAB with 22nd overall pick in 2002, he begins 11th yr in green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetNation Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 According to the Jets official Twitter account, the Jets have signed OLB Bryan Thomas making him the longest tenured Jet for at least another year. #RL OLB Bryan Thomas, after technically becoming unrestricted FA at 4 pm ET, agreed in principle on new contract with Jets short while ago. — New York Jets (@nyjets) March 13, 2012 His deal is for one year and the cash value of the deal is unknown for now That's a one-year deal for Thomas, source says. #nyj — Jenny Vrentas (@JennyVrentas) March 13, 2012 View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain_the_foe Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Bryan Thomas, Jets Agree on New Contract By Randy Lange Posted 9 minutes ago Another defensive player who was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent has decided instead to remain with the Jets. This afternoon outside linebacker Bryan Thomas became a free agent for the briefest of time after the 4 p.m. ET start to the free agency signing period before he and the Jets agreed in principle on a new contract. Thomas' signing comes one day after the Jets announced the signing of NT Sione Pouha to a contract extension before he became an unrestricted FA. With the signing of Thomas, BT thus remains the longest-tenured Jet on the roster. He came to the Jets out of Alabama–Birmingham as the 22nd overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft, and so he is poised to begin his 11th season in the green and white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayKwaz Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Solid all around player, now they can draft a guy like Bruce Irvin in the mid-rounds to groom and replace. Don't need a new guy to jump right in. I am happy cause I wanted no part of Jarret Johnson from the Ravens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 why? because he's probably cheap, and he's pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno the Jet Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Guarantee he came cheap. Another terrrific signing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain_the_foe Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 because he's probably cheap, and he's pretty good Guarante he came cheap. Another terrrific signing! I agree with the part of him being a pretty good signing if he came cheap. My thing is WAS it cheap? If so cool, it'll add depth, but we need to get younger and faster at the LB position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetNation Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 According to Jenny Vrentas the Jets have resigned outside linebacker Bryan Thomas to a one year deal: RT: @nyjets: OLB Bryan Thomas, after technically becoming unrestricted FA at 4 pm, agreed in principle on new contract with Jets. #nyj — Jenny Vrentas (@JennyVrentas) March 13, 2012 Jets bring back OLB Bryan Thomas on one -year deal: Veteran is rehabbing from a season-ending Achilles injury bit.ly/vZ81mD — Jenny Vrentas (@JennyVrentas) March 13, 2012 Get more information on this signing at View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanBe_Tweetin Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 This signing blows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetme23 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 One year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno the Jet Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I agree with the part of him being a pretty good signing if he came cheap. My thing is WAS it cheap? If so cool, it'll add depth, but we need to get younger and faster at the LB position. They would not have announced it in line with the Pouha signing if it was not on the cheap. BT and his agent know the Jets were his biggest suitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanBe_Tweetin Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 The guys a linebacker in his 30s coming off of an ACL injury. Anyone remember Kris Jenkins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Well we can still live with the memory of not getting ed reed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 defense took a step back when he went down good signing if it was cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 It's good to have him. What happens remains to be seen. I'm curious to see what the contract is, but assuming it's less expensive than most other LB's will be, it's good to at least get him locked in while we figure it all out. I hope he's healthy enough to contribute. He has been pretty decent for us over the years. Best hit of his career came against the Chargers in the playoffs. he CRUSHED that TE coming over the middle. I could never seem to find that hit anywhere. I've never seen it again after that game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 2 years, $11.5M with $7M guaranteed. I kid, I kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 The guys a linebacker in his 30s coming off of an ACL injury. Anyone remember Kris Jenkins? The 350 pound 0-tech NT? Yeah. This is not a bad signing if it's cheap, which it probably is. Good for depth. He doesn't have long, but I prefer it to wasting precious dollars on Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanBe_Tweetin Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 The 350 pound 0-tech NT? Yeah. This is not a bad signing if it's cheap, which it probably is. Good for depth. He doesn't have long, but I prefer it to wasting precious dollars on Johnson. I prefer it to Johnson but I think this isnt a depth move. I expect him to start and for us to not draft a linebacker early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I prefer it to Johnson but I think this isnt a depth move. I expect him to start and for us to not draft a linebacker early. I'm not worried about JAG signings significantly affecting draft strategy. I have no clue why but I'm not. If the DE/OLB talent is there early then theyll take it. I wouldn't assume any OLB drafted would be able to start immediately to be honest. This isn't an easy defense to learn. Maybe Hightower, but that's about it. Upshaw if they like him at LB at all.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanBe_Tweetin Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I'm not worried about JAG signings significantly affecting draft strategy. I have no clue why but I'm not. If the DE/OLB talent is there early then theyll take it. This is the Jets were talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I prefer it to Johnson but I think this isnt a depth move. I expect him to start and for us to not draft a linebacker early. I think it is and it isn't. More of a worst case scenario BT starts (or alternates with Maybin based on his progress and/or game situation). But this way they don't have to bet on a rookie OLB prospect, don't have to force our hand to reach for a player too high due to extreme need, or don't have to force a rookie in there way before he's ready. Doesn't get the juices flowing, but I can't say this is a bad signing assuming it's for cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I prefer it to Johnson but I think this isnt a depth move.I expect him to start and for us to not draft a linebacker early. I dont think those are mutually exclusive. And think it is a depth move. He's a solid player. There was a significant drop off from him to Westerman. It does give them flexibility in the 1st round which is probably the best case scenario. They are targeting some safeties too I hear...even better. Love the feeling you dont need to reach for a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 This is the Jets were talking about I think it is and it isn't. More of a worst case scenario BT starts (or alternates with Maybin based on his progress and/or game situation). But this way they don't have to bet on a rookie OLB prospect, don't have to force our hand to reach for a player too high due to extreme need, or don't have to force a rookie in there way before he's ready. Doesn't get the juices flowing, but I can't say this is a bad signing assuming it's for cheap. Double ninja? **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 It would appear to me that Tannenbaum is returning to a strategy that was successful for him early in his tenure. Sign low key free agents as a fail safe so that he can move around in the draft for players that the team wants. Trey Teague signed before drafting Mangold is the first one that comes to mind. I don't expect any big free agent signings but I will not be surprised by a big trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanBe_Tweetin Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I think it is and it isn't. More of a worst case scenario BT starts (or alternates with Maybin based on his progress and/or game situation). But this way they don't have to bet on a rookie OLB prospect, don't have to force our hand to reach for a player too high due to extreme need, or don't have to force a rookie in there way before he's ready. Doesn't get the juices flowing, but I can't say this is a bad signing assuming it's for cheap. Hopefully this is the case and if so, good signing. The Jets need to get younger and faster on defense and BT is neither Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets23 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I'm not mad to see him back especially if its cheap but this concerns me b/c it does nothing to improve the pass rush, and that should be our main concern regarding defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 This is the Jets were talking about As angry Jets fan as I want to be I like what they've done this offseason. The most knock able thing is Hunter, and I'm not even so mad at that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanJet Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Excellent signing. Its great to see the Jets getting faster and younger at the LB position! sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanBe_Tweetin Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I dont think those are mutually exclusive. And think it is a depth move. He's a solid player. There was a significant drop off from him to Westerman. It does give them flexibility in the 1st round which is probably the best case scenario. They are targeting some safeties too I hear...even better. Love the feeling you dont need to reach for a player. Yea I saw something on Brandon Meriweather somewhere on this site. He didnt have a good 2011 but still has some talent as a coverage safety and if he could return 09 or even 10 form he's a good sign. Reminds me of Cromartie underachieving in San Diego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I think it is and it isn't. More of a worst case scenario BT starts (or alternates with Maybin based on his progress and/or game situation). But this way they don't have to bet on a rookie OLB prospect, don't have to force our hand to reach for a player too high due to extreme need, or don't have to force a rookie in there way before he's ready. Doesn't get the juices flowing, but I can't say this is a bad signing assuming it's for cheap. My thoughts exactly. The Jets seem to finally be getting that they can't continually keep leaving themselves with these holes that they expect a rookie or prior year backup to just up and take over without skipping a beat. BT's not a long term solution at LB, but what he does provide the Jets is a player that they are comfortable with, and keeps them from being forced into any sort of desperation situation either now, come draft time, or in camp with some ill-advised trade. Just as you said, assuming it's cheap, it's tough to take issue with this move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Yea I saw something on Brandon Meriweather somewhere on this site. He didnt have a good 2011 but still has some talent as a coverage safety and if he could return 09 or even 10 form he's a good sign. Reminds me of Cromartie underachieving in San Diego. I actually like Meriweather. I think he'd be a solid gamble here, as depth for the draft flexibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Hopefully this is the case and if so, good signing. The Jets need to get younger and faster on defense and BT is neither 4.5 coming out of college. Pretty fast for his size. Doubt he still runs that but he's a good player. But I agree with your premise overall and think the Jets should still definitely not pass on a OLB they are on high because of this signing. It still doesnt change my preference of Ingram, Upshaw or Whitney or Hightower at 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanBe_Tweetin Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I actually like Meriweather. I think he'd be a solid gamble here, as depth for the draft flexibility. I have faith in Rex's ability to bring out defensive player's best production Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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